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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 361.90 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 361.90 and 154.77 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 361.90 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/361.90 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 361.90 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 56,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,010.49/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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